May 23, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 10

The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England

Day: May 29, 2025

U.S. Lawmakers Put Asian American History to the Test

Measure would put Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian lessons in nation’s classrooms Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a measure they say would help better educate U.S. students about the key moments and historical realities of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans that are often overlooked in U.S. classrooms and textbooks. “At a time when Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history is under attack, it is more important than ever before to ensure our stories […]

'They All Have Names' vigil held May 27 to May 28 recognized the names of the more than 17,400 children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. Courtesy photo.

OPINION: ‘They All Have Names’ Vigil Reveals Moral Failures

As Dr. Lara Jirmanus spoke with the Sampan on the phone on May 28, a scan of the top stories on local newspaper sites around Boston revealed reports about the Karen Read case, the latest in the battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration, and immigration raids. What was missing? The 24-hour vigil that just concluded hours earlier in Cambridge, recognizing the more than 17,400 children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. That number, for context, is far […]

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